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Added 28 September 2026

enumeration

/ɪˌnjuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about enumeration at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of enumerating, making separate mention, or recounting.
A detailed account, in which each thing is specially noticed.
A list; especially, a numbered list.
using the serial comma in enumerations

Origin

From Middle French énumeration (French énumération). By surface analysis, enumerate + -ion.

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